Today is the last day of February, the “extra” day in our year. I am glad to be nestled in, although it is a beautiful crystal night with an extravagant amount of stars dotted across the sky. The “feel” of snow is in the air here on the south coast of New England. As I […]

There is a lot of hype about the surge of children and adults being identified with Attention Deficit Disorder.  Just the mention of adult ADD raises eyebrows, among many who still think it only exists in kids.  Some debate whether today’s generation is overmedicated, yet there are many children and adults who are under diagnosed.  It […]

“There’s never a wish better than this…when you only got a 100 years to live…”-Five for Fighting
Do you wish to live for nearly an entire century? It may seem like even more of an eternity without having certain principles to live by to maintain optimal health. My maternal Grandmother, affectionately known as Grandma Jennie, just […]

Professional Identity
“We consider what we do as who we are…”-Kristen Lee Costa
If you are in a helping profession, chances are you don’t consider your work as just a job, but what defines you as a person. As a Clinical social worker, I view it not just as my work but my identity as a person. […]

Have you ever wished for a minute you could escape as bears do from the brutality a winter can bring? As a New Englander, I am forced to dig deep and survive with less light, warmth and outdoor time than what seems healthy. It is no wonder we are known for our grumpiness around here. […]